KETRACO cuts MD tenure short, names interim chief amid spotlight on PPPs
While the board did not disclose reasons for the abrupt exit, the shake-up comes as the utility faces mounting pressure to deliver major power transmission projects through public-private partnerships. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has abruptly cut short the tenure of its Managing Director, Dr. John Muoki Mativo, less than two years after his appointment. Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias has been named as the interim chief as the utility faces pressure to deliver major power transmission projects through public-private partnerships.
- Dr. John Muoki Mativo's tenure was cut short after taking office in April 2023.
- Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, General Manager for System Operation and Power Management, has over two decades of experience in Kenya’s energy sector.
- The shake-up occurs amidst increasing scrutiny on KETRACO to advance projects via public-private partnerships.
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